<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-24. - Airfield operations.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Aircraft engines shall be started and run up only in the places designated for such
               purposes. Engine run ups shall be conducted so not to cause harm to people or damage
               to property, structures, or other aircraft. At no time shall engines be run up when
               hangars, shops, airplanes, or any buildings or persons are in the path of the propeller
               stream or jet exhaust.
               
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               (b)
               
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               No aircraft shall be parked or stored at the airport, except in the areas designated
               for such use and with the consent of the fixed-base operator, county manager, or commercial
               tenant responsible for the area.
               
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               (c)
               
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               All aircraft not hangared shall be tied down with wheels chocked at night and during
               inclement weather.
               
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               (d)
               
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               The county reserves the right to designate reasonable areas for aircraft owners to
               perform aircraft and engine repair and maintenance services on their own aircraft.
               
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               (e)
               
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               Aircraft waiting on the taxiway for another aircraft to takeoff or land will remain
               behind the runway holding position markings.
               
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               (f)
               
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               Any person or corporation leasing space for aircraft storage, parking, or tiedown
               on the airport shall furnish a current copy of all leases with the county manager.
               Changes to leases shall be reported in writing to the county manager within three
               business days. Any failure to comply with this section may result in penalties to
               be prescribed by the county.
               
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               (g)
               
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               At the direction of the county manager or county, or their agents, the operator, owner,
               or pilot of any illegally-parked aircraft on the airport premises shall move the aircraft
               to a legally designated parking area on the airport premises. If the operator refuses
               to comply with the directions, the county manager or county, through its personnel
               or agents, may tow the aircraft or have it towed to such place, at the operator's
               expense and without liability for damage that may result from such movement.
               
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               (h)
               
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               In the event of an aircraft accident, the county, through its personnel or agent,
               may, in compliance with FAA and other governmental regulations, move damaged aircraft
               from the landing areas, ramps, aprons, or other areas at the expense of the owner
               and without liability for damage resulting from such moving.
               
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               (i)
               
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               The pilot of an aircraft involved in an accident on or near the airport premises causing
               personal injury or property damage shall report such to the county manager or county.
               In the event that the pilot is unable to do so, the owner of the aircraft or the owner's
               agent shall make such report within 24 hours.
               
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               (j)
               
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               Airport property damaged or otherwise destroyed by an accident or other activity shall
               be paid for by the responsible parties.
               
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               (k)
               
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               The county or its agent shall have the authority to retain possession of aircraft
               or such personal property for nonpayment of any charges due, as provided by law.
               
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               (l)
               
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               Aircraft shall be taxied at a safe and reasonable speed with due respect for other
               aircraft, persons or property. No person shall taxi an aircraft until he has ascertained,
               by visual inspection of the area, that there will be no danger of collision with any
               person or object in the immediate area.
               
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               (m)
               
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               Only airmen, duly authorized personnel, aircraft passengers or persons being personally
               conducted by airport attendants shall be permitted to access the landing area proper,
               taxi space or aprons. This access allowance does not provide said persons the privilege
               of unrestricted use of the airport premises. These privileges are confined to the
               necessary use of these spaces in connection with the flights, inspections and routine
               duties.
               
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               (n)
               
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               Special use of the airport shall be governed by the following rules and regulations:
               
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               (1)
               
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               Persons seeking to operate aircraft not governed by FAR part<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH23RE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> 23</a> must obtain prior permission from the county or county manager. No person shall operate
               or release any model aircraft, rocket, kite, balloon or other similar contrivance
               at or upon the airport premises, nor will any parachute jump be made onto the airport
               premises, without the county's prior written consent; and
               
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               (2)
               
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               Agricultural spraying operations shall be conducted in compliance with all local,
               state, and federal laws. The washing of aircraft used in agricultural spraying operations
               shall be conducted in compliance with the standards of the Environmental Protection
               Agency (EPA). Any liability resulting from agricultural spraying operations is the
               sole responsibility of the operator. The county may, due to the hazardous nature of
               agricultural spraying operations, require said operators to post a bond that would
               cover, with the intent of mitigating liabilities to the county resultant from the
               intentional or accidental discharge of agricultural spraying compounds.
               
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               (Ord. No. 132, Â§ 6, 2-7-2005)
               
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